How to Make Grandma's Honey Bun Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the recipes that come from our grandmothers. They have a way of bringing comfort and nostalgia with every bite, reminding us of the love and care that went into every dish. Grandma's Honey Bun Cake is one of those recipes that has been passed down through generations, and it's sure to become a favorite in your family too.

This delicious cake has all the flavors of a classic honey bun, but in a convenient and easy-to-make cake form. With its moist and fl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over batter in the pan. Carefully pour the remainder of the batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla together in a bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with a fork and pour sugar mixture over the top of the cake. Let cake cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 246mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 50g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 97mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg